Keeping active after retirement has its benefits.
Frances Leiter is an active senior. She's enjoying her retirement. She worked as a caregiver for many years, but even after her retirement, she's not slowing down. "I
The staff at Home-Instead in Mechanicsubrg say staying active as a senior has both its mental and physical benefits. Kurt Kay with Home-Instead says it helps keep them young. "As we age, communication is so key. I think when you're in the community doing things it helps you stay younger.
"I could not stay at home everyday you know. I worked since I was 16 and just couldn't be in a mundane routine everyday," said Kendra Koser with Home-Instead.
Staying active into the senior years is what the "Salute your seniors" program is all about. It's a program where you can nominate an active senior in your community and if they win, they'll get a check to donate to their favorite charity. For more information, click on Find It.
go to Planet Fitness and work out and it's amazing to see the number of seniors there trying to keep phsyically fit."